Popular Sailing is excited to be in Les Sables d’Olonne, France, for the start of the Golden Globe Race 2018! The 18 skippers are busy with last minute preparations, safety inspections and tests. They also have to deal with press … Continue reading
Heather Holm
Tucked in behind Betty Island near the village of Prospect, a few hours’ sail southwest of Halifax, and a few hours’ sail northeast of Mahone Bay, is a popular hurricane hole and gathering place, Rogue’s Roost. On a busy summer … Continue reading
No winter shrinkwrap for our Beneteau 323; she had a well-designed cover with a sturdy aluminum frame, made by GencoMarine, the same company that made the dodger and bimini. It had a zippered back door and vents front and sides. … Continue reading
Many Canadians are rushing to get their Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC) before boating season starts in earnest. Since September 2009, anyone operating a motorized vessel (including a sailboat with auxiliary engine, or dinghy with motor) in Canada needs to … Continue reading
The Beneteau 323 is a fast, responsive and comfortable coastal cruiser. With an LOA of 32’10” (10m) and LWL of 29’2″, she has “long legs” that can take you where you want to go. She can easily be sailed single-handed. … Continue reading